While he worked at a library in Nashville, he played Bobby in four of those films and on a Saturday morning kids show.

Bill Byrge, a comedian and actor known for his appearances alongside Jim Varney in various "Ernest" projects, has died at the age of 92. Byrge's cousin Sharon Chapman confirmed the news on Facebook.

Character actor and comedian Bill Byrge, best known for his role as Ernest's neighbor Bobby in Ernest films, has passed away at the age of 92.

Bill Byrge, a comedian and actor known for his appearances alongside Jim Varney in various ... series “Hey Vern, It’s Ernest” and “Ernest Saves Christmas,” which is notable for ...

Bill Byrge, who showed up as the quiet but feisty Bobby on a kids TV show and in four of the goofy Ernest comedies that starred Jim Varney, has died ... with Sartain as airport workers in Ernest Saves ...